New Mexico § 10-7-21 - Undercover agents; life insurance benefits
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-7-21 — Undercover agents; life insurance benefits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-7-21. Undercover agents; life insurance benefits
A. The state and any political subdivision of the state shall provide paid life insurance
in the amount of at least two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for employees
during any period of employment when an employee is working as an undercover agent. B. As used in this section: (1) “ undercover agent ” means a law enforcement officer who is actively involved in the investigation of
alleged violations of state or federal law and whose identity as a law enforcement
officer is being concealed; and (2) “ law enforcement officer ” means a state or municipal police officer, county sheriff, deputy sheriff, conservation
officer, motor transportation enforcement officer or other state employee authorized
by state law to enforce criminal statutes. C. The department of public safety shall adopt rules necessary to determine the eligibility
of undercover agents for paid life insurance pursuant to Subsection A of this section.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 10-7-21
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 10-7-21 cover?
Section 10-7-21 ("Undercover agents; life insurance benefits") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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